Plain English Drafting for Lawyers – Clarifying the Essentials – Leo Cussen Centre for Law

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Plain English Drafting for Lawyers – Clarifying the Essentials

Plain English Drafting for Lawyers – Clarifying the Essentials

$175.00
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It is easy for lawyers to fall into the trap of writing dense, wordy emails or advice to their clients, filled with legal jargon that is unclear and confusing. However, clients require communication that is clear, concise, and simple to understand. Using plain English in your communication can save time, reduce costs, and build stronger client relationships.

This seminar will discuss how to reduce complexity and write with impact. It will also discuss how the use of plain English writing can reduce the risk of client complaints and disputes and even avoid negligence claims. 

The seminar will cover issues including:  

  • Why plain English is an important skill for lawyers. 
  • Easy ways to simplify your writing. 
  • Which legal jargon to avoid and what to replace it with. 
  • Tips and traps on email structure, advice and contracts – How to get to the ‘heart of the issue’ quickly 
  • Balancing professional tone with clarity 
  • Formal and informal communications 
  • How and why email and web-based communications differ from "conventional" paper-based legal writing